Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027

Verkada Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing stipend

Wellness benefits

Daily lunch onsite

Job summary

Verkada Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern for 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will work on the embedded software stack across devices, collaborating with hardware and product teams to launch features and fixes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS degree and will graduate by June 2027, with internship experience and hands-on work with Linux, C, C++, Go, USB, I2C, and Yocto. This on-site program includes housing support and frequent hands-on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field and graduating by June 2027.
• Internship experience developing and launching products.
• Experience with Embedded Linux, C, USB, I2C and Yocto.
• Familiar with Linux servers, device drivers, and security-focused programming.
• Comfortable working in an agile team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the embedded software for our fleet of devices.
• Work cross-functionally with the hardware team to develop features in C, C++, and Go.
• Design, develop and verify embedded software, firmware and drivers for our systems.
• Collaborate with product management to build and ship features that delight users.

Tools

C

C++

Go

Yocto

Embedded Linux

USB

I2C

Job description

Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027

San Mateo, CA United States

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.

You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.

About the Role

We are looking for software engineers who thrive in a high growth environment working alongside teammates to launch products and features that will be utilized by customers across the globe. As part of the Software Engineering team, you’ll have ownership of one or more projects on various product or platform facing teams. You will work across the full software stack and collaborate cross functionally to build the latest iterations of Verkada’s flagship software, enabling our best-in-class security systems.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on‑site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the embedded software for our fleet of devices
• Effectively manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables on all projects.
• Work cross-functionally with the hardware team to develop features in C, C++, and Go to build the embedded software and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers
• Design, develop and verify embedded software, firmware and drivers for our systems
• Work with product management and cross functional teams to build and ship features that delight users and customers.
• Experiment/test with new development boards
• Make regular contributions to existing code base to push new features OTA on a frequent basis
• Collaborate with senior engineers to define new specs for future products

What You Bring

• Ability to work at Verkada HQ during winter or summer 2027
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2027
• Internship experience developing and launching products
• Work experience with Embedded Linux, C, USB, I2C, and Yocto
• Familiar with Linux servers, Linux device drivers, Linux kernel patches, secure operating systems and security focused programming
• Comfortable working in an agile team software development environment

At Verkada, we believe that internships should be as rewarding, supportive, and fun as they are impactful! That’s why we’re committed to providing a world-class experience that supports both your personal well‑being and professional growth. Here are just a few of the perks and benefits you can expect as a Verkada Software Engineering intern:

• Monthly housing stipend in addition to a competitive hourly wage
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Daily lunch catered onsite, complimentary barista‑made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled
• Intern‑exclusive events and mixers, including opportunities to connect with other interns across different teams
• Cross‑functional collaboration opportunities, giving you real exposure to how teams work together at Verkada
• Lunch & Learns with company executives — hear directly from leaders and gain insight into building a successful career
• And more! From team‑building activities to mentorship opportunities, we’re here to support your growth every step of the way

Additional Information

• We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.

Pay Disclosure

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity . This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Estimated Hourly Pay Range

$55 - $65 USD

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.